The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Chapter 448 Dangerous Message

"The situation is unusual right now, so just in case, let's take one pill first."

"Anyway, if you eat this stuff, it's poisonous and you can detoxify it; if it's not poisonous, it doesn't matter and won't harm your body."

When Chaoyun was sober, she gave Baiyunchi a lot of the good stuff she had made.

Before coming to Nan Chu, although Shen Tianjiao had given him a lot of life-saving medicine, Bai Yunchi still brought all the medicine that Chao Yun had given him, just to be on the safe side.

In Bai Yunchi's subconscious, Chao Yun's work was far more reliable than that of the people in the Imperial Hospital.

Shen Yiyang looked at the antidote pill in his hand, and without hesitation, put it in his mouth and swallowed it.

He trusted Chaoyun completely, after all, both the Marquis of Zhenbei and his own lives were saved by Chaoyun at the cost of her own.

Therefore, Shen Yiyang had no reason to suspect that there was something wrong with what Chaoyun gave him.

Bai Yunchi also took the antidote pill in his hand, but he didn't forget to save one for Yu Yao.

"What should we do now?"

Knowing that they were being watched, Bai Yunchi was excited but also a little nervous, after all, this was the first time he had experienced something like this.

"Let's wait and see. Since we've already moved in, let's enjoy it while we can."

"After all, this is a place that cost a whopping five hundred taels of silver to stay in. If we don't enjoy it properly, wouldn't it be a waste of those five hundred taels of silver?"

Compared to Bai Yunchi's nervousness, Shen Yiyang was much calmer.

So many years of fighting in the northern frontier were not for nothing, and not just anyone can become a great general.

"Let's go soak in the hot springs to wash away our fatigue, and then have a hearty meal."

"Since Wanchunlou dares to claim itself as the number one restaurant in the world, then the food here must be excellent."

"We've suffered a lot these past few days, so let's treat this place as a supply station and take good care of ourselves. Who knows what might happen later?"

Shen Yiyang had a strong premonition that the situation in Nan Chu was not something that could be easily resolved.

Although he hadn't met the owner of Wanchunlou yet, Shen Yiyang had already sensed the treacherous nature behind it all from the servant who had greeted them earlier.

The waiter appeared to be warmly welcoming the guest to Wanchunlou, but in reality, he probably already knew he was coming and was waiting for him on purpose.

Shen Yiyang was a martial arts practitioner who had practiced martial arts for many years, so he naturally knew what a martial arts practitioner should be like.

That so-called servant was clearly skilled, and his martial arts were quite good, enough to be compared with Yu Yao.

What kind of good person would train even a lowly servant under their command to become a martial arts master?

Shen Yiyang had already observed that, apart from the servant who greeted them, the other servants in the front hall of Wanchunlou were all ordinary people.

This is clearly aimed at him. If he can't even see that, then all those years of being a great general like Shen Yiyang have been for nothing.

Moreover, Shen Yiyang is now certain that from the moment he stepped into Southern Chu, or rather, from the moment he led his men out of Yunli, all his movements have been under surveillance and control.

It seems that the information his sister Shen Tianjiao gave him was all true and without any exaggeration or error.

The person behind Wan Chun Lou, who was able to establish his own intelligence network and operate such a huge organization in the six kingdoms of Kyushu, has never been able to be eliminated by anyone.

This can only mean one thing: Wan Chunlou is not only incredibly powerful, but he may also have more than one master behind him. In fact, it is possible that all the powerful people in the Nine Provinces and Six Kingdoms are involved.

I just don't know why he's being targeted this time.

Putting aside the fact that he has fought on the battlefield for many years and defeated and killed countless enemy generals, his status as the future heir of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion alone is enough.

I'm afraid there are quite a few people who want to scheme against him and kill him.

Everyone knows that the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion is the stabilizing force that allows Yunli to remain stable. As long as the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion exists, no one in the six kingdoms of the Nine Provinces can easily invade Yunli.

Therefore, the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion is a major concern for all the rulers of the Nine Provinces and Six Kingdoms. They will not let go of any opportunity to destroy or attack the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion.

Under these circumstances, Shen Yiyang really couldn't figure out who was targeting him this time.

Until the mystery is solved, Shen Yiyang can only proceed with caution and tread carefully.

"Young master, our people have already set up defenses around Wanchun Tower, and there are also our people inside Wanchun Tower."

Besides storing the horses, Yu Yao also made contact with the people Shen Tianjiao had already placed in Southern Chu.

They also shared their current situations and exchanged information.

"Are there our own people working in Wanchun Tower?"

This information surprised Shen Yiyang somewhat. Normally, in a place like Wanchunlou, all the staff should be strictly selected and trained by the company.

However, even under such stringent requirements, their intelligence agents were still able to infiltrate, which made Shen Yiyang admire his sister.

Now, the unease in his heart is gradually being replaced by a sense of security.

Even though he doesn't yet know how the person behind Wanchunlou plans to deal with him, he has his own people by his side, so he has nothing to fear.

Since this person was able to infiltrate Wanchunlou, he must be no ordinary person.

"Yes, and there's more than one. The messenger said that if anything happens here, someone will send us a message."

“These people are absolutely reliable, and the information they provide will never be problematic.”

Yu Yao truthfully reported the information he had received to Shen Yiyang.

But he also knew in his heart that there was no one in this world he could trust except himself, especially in the current situation.

Even if it's one of our own people, we have to verify the information they report before we can believe it.

When acting on someone else's turf, it's always wise to think twice before you act.

"Well, why don't you go soak in the hot springs outside? You've had a tough time these past few days."

Shen Yiyang was raised with strict family discipline from a young age, so he was always meticulous in everything he did and never did anything out of line.

They're out there in broad daylight, naked, soaking in the hot springs.

Even in the courtyard, with no outsiders around, Shen Yiyang couldn't accept it.

But Baiyunchi and Yuyao are different.

Bai Yunchi was originally a playboy, and his behavior was not very refined. He didn't follow many rules, so soaking in the hot spring in this large pool outside was a different kind of enjoyment for him.

Not only is the place spacious and undisturbed, but you can also soak in the hot springs while enjoying the scenery – it couldn't be more pleasant.

Yu Yao, having grown accustomed to living and eating with the soldiers under Shen Yiyang's wing, was used to taking baths naked together.

For him, soaking in hot springs outdoors is simply something he can accept.

Soaking in this hot spring was so comfortable, I almost fell asleep at Baiyunchi.

Just as Bai Yunchi was about to fall asleep, a sweet fragrance wafted into his nostrils.

When Bai Yunchi opened his eyes, he saw plates of fruit and snacks floating in from who-knows-where, placed in lotus-shaped containers.

Even though Bai Yunchi was a worldly person, he was still shocked by what he saw.

When it comes to having fun, these people from Southern Chu are the best. How did they come up with this idea?

Before Baiyunchi could finish his exclamation, more wine and snacks to accompany it arrived.

Looking at the scene before him, Bai Yunchi didn't hesitate and started eating right away. Along the way, his stomach was the one that had suffered the most.

Since five hundred taels of silver have already been spent in a day, then naturally one should eat and drink to one's heart's content, so as not to waste the five hundred taels of silver.

Thinking about the five hundred taels of silver he spent on lodging that day, Bai Yunchi felt a pang of pain. Even as a playboy from the capital, he had never spent five hundred taels of silver in a single day.

Seeing Bai Yunchi eating so heartily, Yu Yao couldn't help but remind him, "This isn't our territory. You should eat less. It's always better to be careful."

"It's alright. I just took the antidote. Oh, and I also left you some antidote pills. You can take them later too."

"You have no idea how much of a rip-off this Wanchun Tower is. The place we're staying in now costs five hundred taels of silver just for one night. If we don't eat more, wouldn't we be losing even more money?"

If you spend the money wisely, the quality and taste of the food will naturally improve. Putting aside everything else, the food at Wanchunlou is quite good.

Bai Yunchi had made up his mind that during his time at Wanchunlou, he would eat and drink as much as possible to recover as much of the losses as possible.

No matter how he thought about it, he felt that the accommodation fee of five hundred taels of silver per day was really too much of a rip-off.

"How much, how much?"

Upon hearing Bai Yunchi's words, Yu Yao gasped in shock. Five hundred taels of silver for a day's stay here? Were these people from Southern Chu crazy for money? Why didn't they just rob them?

It's not fair to blame Yu Yao for being ignorant; five hundred taels of silver a day is simply too much.

As Shen Yiyang's personal guard captain, Yu Yao's monthly salary was only a few taels of silver. But now, they were staying here for a day and it cost five hundred taels of silver. How could this not shock him?

Moreover, his master didn't even flinch at such an expensive place before moving in.

It seems their lives have improved now. Not long ago, when they were in the northern frontier, their master was worried about not having enough money and the soldiers not having enough to eat.

But in the blink of an eye, upon arriving at Wanchun Tower, they were able to stay in a courtyard costing five hundred taels of silver per day.

The difference was just too great; Yu Yao found it hard to accept.

"Five hundred, five hundred, five hundred taels of silver. It costs five hundred taels of silver to stay one night. You heard me right."

"Hurry up, hurry up and take the antidote pills. Let's finish all this stuff together, otherwise we'll feel like we've lost out big time."

If even a spendthrift like Bai Yunchi thinks something is excessive, then it really is excessive.

"Okay, I'll go get the antidote pills and come back. We'll eat them together, and it won't count until we've bankrupted them."

Even the usually composed Yu Yao was ignited with fighting spirit by Bai Yunchi's words.

These two people were like fools at this moment, vowing to eat Wan Chun Lou out of house and home for the five hundred taels of silver for lodging, so that the five hundred taels of silver would not be wasted.

Compared to the two idiots outside, Shen Yiyang inside was much calmer.

No matter what, Shen Yiyang is the eldest son of the Marquis of Zhenbei's family, and he has seen the world.

Although the lodging fee of five hundred taels of silver per day was indeed frighteningly expensive, it was not so much that he couldn't afford it.

He had frequented the inner palace and the homes of high-ranking officials since childhood, and had seen all kinds of extravagance.

It's just that the Zhenbei Marquis's family had strict discipline, and the siblings were all well-mannered and didn't like the extravagant lifestyle of the aristocratic families in the capital.

In a small courtyard behind Wanchun Tower, a person dressed in night clothes and wearing a cloak got off a carriage in broad daylight and hurriedly entered the house.

"Boss Wan."

The servant who had been greeting Shen Yiyang and his party in the front hall earlier respectfully stepped aside upon seeing the newcomers.

"Ah."

"Mu Feng, the person has moved in?"

This mysterious and legendary Boss Wan, who always wore a cloak and never showed his true face in broad daylight, was most concerned about Shen Yiyang's arrival.

"Yes, they've already moved in. There were three of them this time. Besides Shen Yiyang, the other two should be his guards."

“They live in Snow Moon Pavilion, and our people have been keeping an eye on them.”

"Everything is normal for now, and nothing unusual has happened."

The man called Mu Feng gave a detailed report to Boss Wan.

"It's good that you've moved in."

"Mu Feng, tell our people to keep a close watch on Shen Yiyang and not let anyone get close to him, let alone hurt him."

"He is the future master of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, and the elder brother of Empress Shen Tianjiao, who is currently the regent of Yunli."

"I want to keep him alive and use his life to gain even greater benefits."

Although you can't see Boss Wan's face, you can imagine what kind of face he has just by listening to his voice.

"Yes, Mr. Wan, don't worry. I will instruct my people to keep a close eye on things and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Mu Feng kept his head down, looking like he was ready to listen to Boss Wan's orders at any time.

"Good, excellent. I trust you to handle things."

"No matter what Shen Yiyang does, you must report it to me immediately."

"Before I use him to gain greater benefits, I need to know what his purpose is in coming to Southern Chu."

Even with his vast intelligence network, Boss Wan only knew that Shen Yiyang had come to Southern Chu, but he didn't know why he had come.